The trade deadline has passed, and Wednesday was a smaller cleanup day around the league. The Chiefs waived receiver Nikko Remigio and defensive end Jack Pyburn to make room for Josh Downs, the 49ers made the Keenan Allen trade official, and the Dolphins and Titans each signed a player off Carolina’s practice squad. The Rams said Puka Nacua will not go on injured reserve, and the Ravens worked out kickers. Below are all of Wednesday’s moves, plus the late-Tuesday moves that came after our deadline-day roundup. For every move in one place, see our transactions page.
Wednesday’s moves
| Team | Player | Pos. | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | Josh Downs | WR | Trade with the Colts made official |
| Kansas City Chiefs | Nikko Remigio | WR | Waived |
| Kansas City Chiefs | Jack Pyburn | DE | Waived |
| San Francisco 49ers | Keenan Allen | WR | Trade with the Colts made official (2027 sixth-round pick) |
| San Francisco 49ers | Jack Jones | CB | Re-signed to the practice squad |
| San Francisco 49ers | C.J. West | DL | Practice window opened (injured reserve) |
| Miami Dolphins | Keith Cooper Jr. | DL | Signed to the active roster off the Panthers’ practice squad |
| Miami Dolphins | Darrell Baker Jr. | CB | Designated to return from injured reserve |
| Tennessee Titans | Mohamoud Diabate | LB | Signed to the active roster off the Panthers’ practice squad |
| Atlanta Falcons | Cameron Williams | OL | Activated to the active roster |
| Buffalo Bills | Nick Broeker | G | Signed to the practice squad |
| Minnesota Vikings | Damon Bankston | RB | Signed to the practice squad |
| Minnesota Vikings | Josh Ross | LB | Signed to the practice squad |
| New England Patriots | Tanner Arkin | TE | Signed to the practice squad after clearing waivers |
| Los Angeles Chargers | Kyu Blu Kelly | CB | Signed to the practice squad |
| Los Angeles Chargers | Zion Childress | CB | Signed to the practice squad |
| Los Angeles Chargers | Gary Jennings | WR | Released from the practice squad |
| Arizona Cardinals | Zach Carter | DL | Practice window opened (injured reserve) |
| Arizona Cardinals | Hunter Long | TE | Practice window opened (injured reserve) |
| Arizona Cardinals | Jamaree Salyer | OL | Signed to the practice squad |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | B.J. Green II | DE | Designated to return from injured reserve |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | Derrick Harmon | DT | Designated to return from injured reserve |
| Houston Texans | Jaylin Smith | CB | Designated to return from injured reserve |
| Houston Texans | Jake Hummel | LB | Designated to return from injured reserve |
| Carolina Panthers | David Moore | WR | Signed to the practice squad, a day after his release |
| Carolina Panthers | Cam Horsley | DT | Signed to the practice squad |
Chiefs clear room for Josh Downs
Kansas City announced the Downs trade with the Colts and waived Remigio, who had been returning kicks, and Pyburn. Andy Reid also said he is keeping Harrison Butker as his kicker for Sunday in Atlanta, even with Justin Tucker on the practice squad: “I’m going to stick with Butker this week.”
49ers finish the Keenan Allen deal
Adam Schefter reported that San Francisco officially acquired Allen from Indianapolis for a 2027 sixth-round pick. The 49ers also brought cornerback Jack Jones back to the practice squad and opened the practice window for defensive lineman C.J. West, who is on injured reserve.
Rams keep Puka Nacua off injured reserve
On Monday, Sean McVay said Nacua was likely headed to injured reserve. On Wednesday he changed course. The Rams will keep him on the 53-man roster for roster reasons, but he will still miss a “significant period of time” with his knee and toe injuries. Our Wednesday injury updates have more on his timeline.
Practice squad signings
Miami signed defensive lineman Keith Cooper Jr. to its active roster off Carolina’s practice squad, a day after putting Zach Sieler on injured reserve. Tennessee signed linebacker Mohamoud Diabate off the same Panthers practice squad, Aaron Wilson reported. Carolina refilled it with defensive tackle Cam Horsley and receiver David Moore, whom the Panthers had released on Tuesday.
New England brought tight end Tanner Arkin back to its practice squad after he went unclaimed on waivers. Minnesota added running back Damon Bankston and linebacker Josh Ross, and the Chargers signed cornerbacks Kyu Blu Kelly and Zion Childress and released receiver Gary Jennings.
Players designated to return
Several teams opened 21-day practice windows for players on injured reserve. Arizona opened them for defensive lineman Zach Carter and tight end Hunter Long and signed lineman Jamaree Salyer to the practice squad. Jacksonville designated defensive end B.J. Green II, Pittsburgh designated defensive tackle Derrick Harmon, and Houston designated cornerback Jaylin Smith (hamstring) and linebacker Jake Hummel.
Late Tuesday moves
| Team | Player | Pos. | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Raiders | Tim Keenan | DT | Signed to the active roster from the practice squad |
| Las Vegas Raiders | Chris Williams | DT | Signed to the practice squad |
| Denver Broncos | Sean Fresch | DB | Waived |
| Denver Broncos | Ugochukwu Amadi | DB | Released from the practice squad |
| Los Angeles Chargers | Hayden Rucci | TE | Waived |
| Los Angeles Chargers | Evan Svoboda | TE | Released from the practice squad (injured) |
| New Orleans Saints | Matt Lauter | TE | Signed to the practice squad |
| New Orleans Saints | Treyton Welch | TE | Signed to the practice squad |
| New Orleans Saints | Stone Smartt | TE | Placed on practice squad injured reserve |
| New Orleans Saints | Jarquez Hunter | RB | Released from the practice squad |
| Atlanta Falcons | Gus Hartwig | C | Signed to the practice squad |
| Atlanta Falcons | Delarrin Turner-Yell | S | Signed to the practice squad |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | David Sills | WR | Released |
| Seattle Seahawks | Cole Brevard | DT | Signed to the practice squad |
| Seattle Seahawks | Gary Smith | DT | Released from the practice squad |
| Buffalo Bills | A.J. Woods | CB | Released from the practice squad |
| Detroit Lions | Jackson Meeks | WR | Cleared waivers (contract terminated) |
| New England Patriots | Tanner Arkin | TE | Cleared waivers (contract terminated) |
The Raiders promoted defensive tackle Tim Keenan from the practice squad as Fernando Mendoza gets ready for his first start. The Chargers waived tight end Hayden Rucci, and the Seahawks signed defensive tackle Cole Brevard to the practice squad.
What to watch next
No waiver claims had been announced by early Wednesday evening, Eastern time, for the players cut on Tuesday, including Eagles running back Jaydon Blue, Jaguars cornerback Alijah Huzzie, Dolphins cornerback Reese Taylor, Broncos defensive back Sean Fresch, Rucci and Ravens guard Kyle Hergel. Players who go unclaimed become free agents. Baltimore still needs a kicker after Jake Moody left for Atlanta. Schefter reported that the Ravens worked out several, including Riley Patterson and Harrison Mevis. Green Bay will decide on Saturday whether Josh Jacobs goes on injured reserve, and Arizona named rookie Carson Beck its starter for Sunday against the Rams.
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